Why is a CDP located in Maricopa County Arizona. Why has a 2024 population of 119. Why is currently growing at a rate of 8.18% annually and its population has increased by 83.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65 in 2020.
The average household income in Why is $32,088 with a poverty rate of 60.78%. The median age in Why is 60.4 years: 36.2 years for males, and 60.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Why was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 91.18% |
| Native American | 6 | 5.88% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 2.94% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 49 | 2.08 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Married | 25 | 2.16 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 24 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.08
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
89.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 5.49% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 13.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 13.19% |
| High School Graduate | 45 | 49.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 17 | 18.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 77 | 24 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $8,594 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Why residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 53 | 56.99% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Multiple | 3 | 3 | 100% |
60.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
62.26%
Male Poverty Rate
59.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Why is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Why is White, with 56.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 20%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 73.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 82.22% |
| Some College | 52.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 65.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $32,088 |
| Households | - | $32,088 |
| Married Families | $49,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
37
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 40.24% |
| Native American | 4 | 66.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
45.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.1%
Labor Force Participation
34.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
13.73%
Born in Why
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Why residents were born in the United States, with 13.73% having been born in Arizona. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 119 | 9 | 8.18% |
| 2023 | 110 | 8 | 7.84% |
| 2022 | 102 | 14 | 15.91% |
| 2021 | 88 | 23 | 35.38% |
| 2020 | 65 | -83 | -56.08% |
| 2019 | 148 | -3 | -1.99% |
| 2018 | 151 | 1 | 0.67% |
| 2017 | 150 | -12 | -7.41% |
| 2016 | 162 | -22 | -11.96% |
| 2015 | 184 | -18 | -8.91% |
| 2014 | 202 | -32 | -13.68% |
| 2013 | 234 | 45 | 23.81% |
| 2012 | 189 | 22 | 13.17% |
| 2011 | 167 | 0 | 0% |